Best practice groups

Held regularly, our best practice groups present you with a superb opportunity to meet with other members and discuss topical issues. One of the most valued aspects of HQN network membership, access to our best practice groups is FREE to members.

  1. The Residents' Network networking group

    Details

    The Residents' Network has announced its next round of best practice groups. These regional events will provide attendees the chance to network and share best practice while discussing a topical issue.

    Sold Out

    This session will include a short presentation from Phoenix Community Housing about their ‘school of social housing’ which encourages resident involvement and develops future Board Members.

    There will also be time during the day to cover any specific issues that people may want to raise.

    The details of the full series can be found below:

    • Wednesday 5 June 2019 – Phoenix Community Housing, London
    • Tuesday 11 June 2019 – LiveWest, Weston-super-Mare
    • Wednesday 26 June 2019 – Thirteen Group, Stockton-on-Tees.

    Free to members

    find out more

    Meet At

    Further Information:

    Delegate fees: 

    Members of The Residents' Network can attend for free.
    If you are not a member and would like to attend, please contact Laura Seaman at laura.seaman@hqnetwork.co.uk

    Please call 01904 557150 for more information.

    Cancellations and substitutions:

    Cancellations must be made in writing, and will be acknowledged by HQN Limited. Delegates may be substituted at any time.

  2. SAFETYnet Best Practice Group

    Details

    The Health and Safety Network is pleased to announce its second round of Best Practice groups for the year. These regional events will provide attendees the chance to network and share best practice while discussing a topical issue.

    The topic for this session will be water hygiene and lifts. 

    Free to members

    find out more

    Meet At

    Further Information:

    Delegate fees: 

    Members of The Health and Safety Network can attend for free.
    If you are not a member and would like to attend, please contact Laura Seaman at laura.seaman@hqnetwork.co.uk

    Please call 01904 557150 for more information.

    Cancellations and substitutions:

    Cancellations must be made in writing, and will be acknowledged by HQN Limited. Delegates may be substituted at any time.

  3. The Residents' Network networking group

    Details

    The Residents' Network has announced its next round of best practice groups. These regional events will provide attendees the chance to network and share best practice while discussing a topical issue.

    Topics to be discussed include:

    • Best practice in engaging the seldom heard
    • Best practice in nudge theory, gamification and incentives
    • How engagement can tackle stigma and break down stereotypes in social housing.

    The details of the full series can be found below:

    • Wednesday 5 June 2019 – Phoenix Community Housing, London
    • Tuesday 11 June 2019 – LiveWest, Weston-super-Mare
    • Wednesday 26 June 2019 – Thirteen Group, Stockton-on-Tees.

    Free to members

    find out more

    Meet At

    Further Information:

    Delegate fees: 

    Members of The Residents' Network can attend for free.
    If you are not a member and would like to attend, please contact Laura Seaman at laura.seaman@hqnetwork.co.uk

    Please call 01904 557150 for more information.

    Cancellations and substitutions:

    Cancellations must be made in writing, and will be acknowledged by HQN Limited. Delegates may be substituted at any time.

  4. Equality and Diversity Network Best Practice Group

    Details

    The Equality and Diversity Network is pleased to announce the next round of best practice groups. These regional events provide attendees with the chance to network and share best practice while discussing a topical issue.

    As requested at the last meeting, we will be looking at how, as equality and diversity practitioners, we can influence our colleagues and others to improve diversity practice and to try and change learned (and sometimes ingrained) behaviour. We will consider the idea of being ‘change agents’, that is people who influence and bring about change without holding hierarchical power.

    The group will be facilitated by our Equality and Diversity Lead Associate Colin Heyman. He’ll be bringing some ideas, rather than answers, and looks forward to hearing what has worked for you too. 

    There will also be time to look at what is going well in your organisation, any challenges you are facing and how you might tackle them.

    Lunch will be provided.

    Free to members

    find out more

    Meet At

    Further Information:

    Delegate fees: 

    Members of The Equality and Diversity Network can attend for free.
    If you are not a member and would like to attend, please contact Laura Seaman at laura.seaman@hqnetwork.co.uk

    Please call 01904 557150 for more information.

    Cancellations and substitutions:

    Cancellations must be made in writing, and will be acknowledged by HQN Limited. Delegates may be substituted at any time.

  5. The Residents' Network networking group

    Details

    The Residents' Network has announced its next round of best practice groups. These regional events will provide attendees the chance to network and share best practice while discussing a topical issue.

    The group will include a presentation from Thirteen Group about the review of the their Customer Involvement Framework and how they are getting on with it.

    The details of the full series can be found below:

    • Wednesday 5 June 2019 – Phoenix Community Housing, London
    • Tuesday 11 June 2019 – LiveWest, Weston-super-Mare
    • Wednesday 26 June 2019 – Thirteen Group, Stockton-on-Tees.

    Free to members

    find out more

    Meet At

    Further Information:

    Delegate fees: 

    Members of The Residents' Network can attend for free.
    If you are not a member and would like to attend, please contact Laura Seaman at laura.seaman@hqnetwork.co.uk

    Please call 01904 557150 for more information.

    Cancellations and substitutions:

    Cancellations must be made in writing, and will be acknowledged by HQN Limited. Delegates may be substituted at any time.

  6. RIEN Regional Excellence Groups

    Details

    The Rent Income Excellence Network has announced the second round of regional excellence groups. These events will provide attendees the chance to network and share best practice while discussing a topical issue.

    Topics for discussion to be decided.

    This group will be facilitated by Tony Newman.

    Lunch will be included.

    The full list of upcoming events can be found below:

    • Thursday 4 July 2019 – Curo, Bath
    • Thursday 4 July 2019 – Your Housing Group, Cheshire
    • Thursday 11 July 2019 – Connect Housing, Leeds
    • Tuesday 16 July 2019 – Optivo, Croydon
    • Wednesday 24 July 2019 – whg, Walsall

    Free to members

    find out more

    Meet At

    Further information

    Delegate fees:

    Members of The Rent Income Excellence Network can attend for free.
    If you are not a member and would like to attend, please contact Laura Seaman at laura.seaman@hqnetwork.co.uk

    Please call 01904 557150 for more information.

    Cancellations and substitutions:

    Cancellations must be made in writing, and will be acknowledged by HQN Limited. Delegates may be substituted at any time.

  7. RIEN Regional Excellence Groups

    Details

    The Rent Income Excellence Network has announced the second round of regional excellence groups. These events will provide attendees the chance to network and share best practice while discussing a topical issue.

    Topics for discussion to be decided.

    This group will be facilitated by Justin Freeman.

    Lunch will be included.

    The full list of upcoming events can be found below:

    • Thursday 4 July 2019 – Curo, Bath
    • Thursday 4 July 2019 – Your Housing Group, Cheshire
    • Thursday 11 July 2019 – Connect Housing, Leeds
    • Tuesday 16 July 2019 – Optivo, Croydon
    • Wednesday 24 July 2019 – whg, Walsall.

    Free to members

    find out more

    Meet At

    Further information

    Delegate fees:

    Members of The Rent Income Excellence Network can attend for free.
    If you are not a member and would like to attend, please contact Laura Seaman at laura.seaman@hqnetwork.co.uk

    Please call 01904 557150 for more information.

    Cancellations and substitutions:

    Cancellations must be made in writing, and will be acknowledged by HQN Limited. Delegates may be substituted at any time.

    • Event TypeHQN BP Groups
    • VenueLondon
    • Start09 Jul 2019 09:30
    • End09 Jul 2019 13:00

    Transforming procurement in asset management

    Details

    New technology and innovations in asset management means that the way local authorities and housing providers procure contracts and measure success is changing.  

    Property services company Liberty is hosting the best practice group in partnership with HQN to debate how the property services sector can transform its approach to procurement to deliver stronger relationships with clients and improve customer outcomes and efficiencies. 

    The event will explore:

    • The current property services landscape and the rapidly changing environment facing the sector
    • The limitations of traditional procurement processes and how procurement in the sector can change to provide greater flexibility, meet changing client needs and customer focused outcomes
    • The shift towards outcome focused contracts to facilitate more investment and collaboration in the sector
    • The benefits of a systems thinking approach.  

    Lunch will be provided.

    Free to members

    find out more

    Meet At

    Further information

    Delegate fees:

    Members of The Housing Quality Network and the Asset Management Network can attend for free. If you are not a member and would like to attend, please contact Laura Seaman at laura.seaman@hqnetwork.co.uk

    Please call 01904 557150 for more information.

    Cancellations and substitutions:

    Cancellations must be made in writing, and will be acknowledged by HQN Limited. Delegates may be substituted at any time.

  9. Leadership and Organisational Development Hub

    Details

    The Leadership and Organisational Development Hub is pleased to announce the next best practice group. These regional events provide attendees with the chance to network and share best practice while discussing a topical issue.

    What is the Leadership and Organisational Development Hub?

    The hub is a new networking group set up for Housing Quality Network members who work in or have an interest in organisation development. The hub is a learning community where Organisational Development (OD) experts from across the sector collaborate to share ideas and best practice around all things to do with organisational effectiveness and transformation.

    If you’re an OD professional working in or around the housing sector, the hub will help you build your external network, find out what’s worked for others, discuss your own experiences and develop professionally.

    The second hub meeting of 2019/20 will be hosted by Torus and will be on the theme of Talent and Succession:

    • Capability
    • Expectation
    • Planning
    • Pipeline

    Lunch will be provided.

    Free to members

    find out more

    Meet At

    Further Information:

    Delegate fees: 

    Members of The Housing Quality Network can attend for free.
    If you are not a member and would like to attend, please contact Laura Seaman at laura.seaman@hqnetwork.co.uk

    Please call 01904 557150 for more information.

    Cancellations and substitutions:

    Cancellations must be made in writing, and will be acknowledged by HQN Limited. Delegates may be substituted at any time.

  10. RIEN Regional Excellence Groups

    Details

    The Rent Income Excellence Network has announced the second round of regional excellence groups. These events will provide attendees the chance to network and share best practice while discussing a topical issue.

    Topics for discussion to be decided.

    This group will be facilitated by Justin Freeman.

    Lunch will be included.

    The full list of upcoming events can be found below:

    • Thursday 4 July 2019 – Curo, Bath
    • Thursday 4 July 2019 – Your Housing Group, Cheshire
    • Thursday 11 July 2019 – Connect Housing, Leeds
    • Tuesday 16 July 2019 – Optivo, Croydon
    • Wednesday 24 July 2019 – whg, Walsall.

    Free to members

    find out more

    Meet At

    Further information

    Delegate fees:

    Members of The Rent Income Excellence Network can attend for free.
    If you are not a member and would like to attend, please contact Laura Seaman at laura.seaman@hqnetwork.co.uk

    Please call 01904 557150 for more information.

    Cancellations and substitutions:

    Cancellations must be made in writing, and will be acknowledged by HQN Limited. Delegates may be substituted at any time.

  11. RIEN Regional Excellence Groups

    Details

    The Rent Income Excellence Network has announced the second round of regional excellence groups. These events will provide attendees the chance to network and share best practice while discussing a topical issue.

    Sold Out

    Topics for discussion to be decided.

    This group will be facilitated by Mark Walker.

    Lunch will be included.

    The full list of upcoming events can be found below:

    • Thursday 4 July 2019 – Curo, Bath
    • Thursday 4 July 2019 – Your Housing Group, Cheshire
    • Thursday 11 July 2019 – Connect Housing, Leeds
    • Tuesday 16 July 2019 – Optivo, Croydon
    • Wednesday 24 July 2019 – whg, Walsall.

    Free to members

    find out more

    Meet At

    Further information

    Delegate fees:

    Members of The Rent Income Excellence Network can attend for free.
    If you are not a member and would like to attend, please contact Laura Seaman at laura.seaman@hqnetwork.co.uk

    Please call 01904 557150 for more information.

    Cancellations and substitutions:

    Cancellations must be made in writing, and will be acknowledged by HQN Limited. Delegates may be substituted at any time.

  12. RIEN Regional Excellence Groups

    Details

    The Rent Income Excellence Network has announced the second round of regional excellence groups. These events will provide attendees the chance to network and share best practice while discussing a topical issue.

    Topics for discussion to be decided.

    This group will be facilitated by Mark Henderson.

    Lunch will be included.

    The full list of upcoming events can be found below:

    • Thursday 4 July 2019 – Curo, Bath
    • Thursday 4 July 2019 – Your Housing Group, Cheshire
    • Thursday 11 July 2019 – Connect Housing, Leeds
    • Tuesday 16 July 2019 – Optivo, Croydon
    • Wednesday 24 July 2019 – whg, Walsall.

    Free to members

    find out more

    Meet At

    Further information

    Delegate fees:

    Members of The Rent Income Excellence Network can attend for free.
    If you are not a member and would like to attend, please contact Laura Seaman at laura.seaman@hqnetwork.co.uk

    Please call 01904 557150 for more information.

    Cancellations and substitutions:

    Cancellations must be made in writing, and will be acknowledged by HQN Limited. Delegates may be substituted at any time.

  13. The Housing Quality Network Cymru best practice group

    Details

    The Housing Quality Network Cymru has announced its first best practice group. These regional events will provide attendees the chance to network and share best practice while discussing a topical issue.

    Topics for discussion to be decided.

    Lunch will be included.

    Free to members

    find out more

    Meet At

    Further information

    Delegate fees:

    Members of The Housing Quality Network Cymru can attend for free.
    If you are not a member and would like to attend, please contact Laura Seaman at laura.seaman@hqnetwork.co.uk

    Please call 01904 557150 for more information.

    Cancellations and substitutions:

    Cancellations must be made in writing, and will be acknowledged by HQN Limited. Delegates may be substituted at any time.

  14. SAFETYnet Best Practice Group

    Details

    The Health and Safety Network is pleased to announce its third round of Best Practice groups for the year. These regional events will provide attendees the chance to network and share best practice while discussing a topical issue.

    The topic for this session will be fire safety.

    Free to members

    find out more

    Meet At

    Further Information:

    Delegate fees: 

    Members of The Health and Safety Network can attend for free.
    If you are not a member and would like to attend, please contact Laura Seaman at laura.seaman@hqnetwork.co.uk

    Please call 01904 557150 for more information.

    Cancellations and substitutions:

    Cancellations must be made in writing, and will be acknowledged by HQN Limited. Delegates may be substituted at any time.

  15. SAFETYnet Best Practice Group

    Details

    The Health and Safety Network is pleased to announce its second round of Best Practice groups for the year. These regional events will provide attendees the chance to network and share best practice while discussing a topical issue.

    The topics for this session will be:

    • COSHH – including MDF and Radon
    • Construction – including CDM and to F10 or not to F10 for planned and reactive repairs.

    Free to members

    find out more

    Meet At

    Further Information:

    Delegate fees: 

    Members of The Health and Safety Network can attend for free.
    If you are not a member and would like to attend, please contact Laura Seaman at laura.seaman@hqnetwork.co.uk

    Please call 01904 557150 for more information.

    Cancellations and substitutions:

    Cancellations must be made in writing, and will be acknowledged by HQN Limited. Delegates may be substituted at any time.

  16. RIEN Regional Excellence Groups

    Details

    The Rent Income Excellence Network has announced the final round of regional excellence groups for 2019. These events will provide attendees the chance to network and share best practice while discussing a topical issue.

    Topics for discussion to be decided.

    This group will be facilitated by Justin Freeman.

    Lunch will be included.

    The full list of upcoming events can be found below:

    • Monday 11 November – Your Housing Group, Warrington
    • Thursday 21 November – Connect Housing, Leeds
    • Friday 29 November – Curo, Bath
    • Wednesday 4 December – whg, Walsall
    • Wednesday 4 December – Optivo, Croydon.

    Free to members

    find out more

    Meet At

    Further information

    Delegate fees:

    Members of The Rent Income Excellence Network can attend for free.
    If you are not a member and would like to attend, please contact Laura Seaman at laura.seaman@hqnetwork.co.uk

    Please call 01904 557150 for more information.

    Cancellations and substitutions:

    Cancellations must be made in writing, and will be acknowledged by HQN Limited. Delegates may be substituted at any time.

  17. RIEN Regional Excellence Groups

    Details

    The Rent Income Excellence Network has announced the final round of regional excellence groups for 2019. These events will provide attendees the chance to network and share best practice while discussing a topical issue.

    Topics for discussion to be decided.

    This group will be facilitated by Justin Freeman.

    Lunch will be included.

    The full list of upcoming events can be found below:

    • Monday 11 November – Your Housing Group, Warrington
    • Thursday 21 November – Connect Housing, Leeds
    • Friday 29 November – Curo, Bath
    • Wednesday 4 December – whg, Walsall
    • Wednesday 4 December – Optivo, Croydon.

    Free to members

    find out more

    Meet At

    Further information

    Delegate fees:

    Members of The Rent Income Excellence Network can attend for free.
    If you are not a member and would like to attend, please contact Laura Seaman at laura.seaman@hqnetwork.co.uk

    Please call 01904 557150 for more information.

    Cancellations and substitutions:

    Cancellations must be made in writing, and will be acknowledged by HQN Limited. Delegates may be substituted at any time.

  18. RIEN Regional Excellence Groups

    Details

    The Rent Income Excellence Network has announced the final round of regional excellence groups for 2019. These events will provide attendees the chance to network and share best practice while discussing a topical issue.

    Topics for discussion to be decided.

    This group will be facilitated by Tony Newman.

    Lunch will be included.

    The full list of upcoming events can be found below:

    • Monday 11 November – Your Housing Group, Warrington
    • Thursday 21 November – Connect Housing, Leeds
    • Friday 29 November – Curo, Bath
    • Wednesday 4 December – whg, Walsall
    • Wednesday 4 December – Optivo, Croydon.

    Free to members

    find out more

    Meet At

    Further information

    Delegate fees:

    Members of The Rent Income Excellence Network can attend for free.
    If you are not a member and would like to attend, please contact Laura Seaman at laura.seaman@hqnetwork.co.uk

    Please call 01904 557150 for more information.

    Cancellations and substitutions:

    Cancellations must be made in writing, and will be acknowledged by HQN Limited. Delegates may be substituted at any time.

  19. SAFETYnet Best Practice group

    Details

    The Health and Safety Network is pleased to announce it's fourth and last round of best practice groups for 2019. These regional events provide an excellent opportunity to network and share best practice while discussing a topical issue.

    This topic for this session will be gas and training.

    Free to members

    find out more

    Meet At

    Further Information:

    Delegate fees: 

    Members of The Health and Safety Network can attend for free.
    If you are not a member and would like to attend, please contact Laura Seaman at laura.seaman@hqnetwork.co.uk

    Please call 01904 557150 for more information.

    Cancellations and substitutions:

    Cancellations must be made in writing, and will be acknowledged by HQN Limited. Delegates may be substituted at any time.

  20. RIEN Regional Excellence Groups

    Details

    The Rent Income Excellence Network has announced the final round of regional excellence groups for 2019. These events will provide attendees the chance to network and share best practice while discussing a topical issue.

    Topics for discussion to be decided.

    This group will be facilitated by Mark Henderson.

    Lunch will be included.

    The full list of upcoming events can be found below:

    • Monday 11 November – Your Housing Group, Warrington
    • Thursday 21 November – Connect Housing, Leeds
    • Friday 29 November – Curo, Bath
    • Wednesday 4 December – whg, Walsall
    • Wednesday 4 December – Optivo, Croydon.

    Free to members

    find out more

    Meet At

    Further information

    Delegate fees:

    Members of The Rent Income Excellence Network can attend for free.
    If you are not a member and would like to attend, please contact Laura Seaman at laura.seaman@hqnetwork.co.uk

    Please call 01904 557150 for more information.

    Cancellations and substitutions:

    Cancellations must be made in writing, and will be acknowledged by HQN Limited. Delegates may be substituted at any time.

  21. RIEN Regional Excellence Groups

    Details

    The Rent Income Excellence Network has announced the final round of regional excellence groups for 2019. These events will provide attendees the chance to network and share best practice while discussing a topical issue.

    Topics for discussion to be decided.

    This group will be facilitated by Mark Walker.

    Lunch will be included.

    The full list of upcoming events can be found below:

    • Monday 11 November – Your Housing Group, Warrington
    • Thursday 21 November – Connect Housing, Leeds
    • Friday 29 November – Curo, Bath
    • Wednesday 4 December – whg, Walsall
    • Wednesday 4 December – Optivo, Croydon.

    Free to members

    find out more

    Meet At

    Further information

    Delegate fees:

    Members of The Rent Income Excellence Network can attend for free.
    If you are not a member and would like to attend, please contact Laura Seaman at laura.seaman@hqnetwork.co.uk

    Please call 01904 557150 for more information.

    Cancellations and substitutions:

    Cancellations must be made in writing, and will be acknowledged by HQN Limited. Delegates may be substituted at any time.

Terms and conditions link

To read our terms and conditions please click here.